there was a scam that ran through Oregon last year where as the potential adoptee has their child call to ask questions, after a multitude of calls and questions she tries to endear her self with you asking for your address and wanting to come and visit the pups, they appear the be the best family ever and have a vet reference. The child warms up to a pup begging for the baby, while the parents ask the breeder if they could make payments because they only get paid twice a month and hadnt saved enough or were just running a bit short. They assure you they can provide the proper care for these little guys you fall in love with the Ozzy and Harrett and especially the daughter. The breeder agrees and takes all of the pertainent information, they make a cash transaction, two weeks go by and the payment doesnt arrive the breeder calls only to get an answering machine, tries again to no avail, drives to the address that was given and they dont exist.
I have talked to several breeder here in the northwest that has experienced these calls and a few have actually been taken never to receive payment or find the pup.
No matter how hard we try to screen the potential adoptees, sometimes people can fool you, I for one will not take that risk. I have a very strict adoption process and I do check references and request three.
It is not a money issue when placing a pup it is the adoptees ability to pay and provide the proper care on a moments notice!
__________________ Kimberly |